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156163744CALPARKS_24.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000P2gnNdghUZ0/0CALPARKS_24.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeWed, 17 Apr 2013 13:36:43 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000P2gnNdghUZ0/0"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000P2gnNdghUZ0/s/500/I0000P2gnNdghUZ0.jpg" alt="State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar packs up a closed visitor center at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar packs up a closed visitor center at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeState Park Superintendent Kelly Claar packs up a closed visitor center at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00004iAoiQgefuw/1?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
155363691CALPARKS_23.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00004iAoiQgefuw/1CALPARKS_23.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00004iAoiQgefuw/1"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00004iAoiQgefuw/s/500/I00004iAoiQgefuw.jpg" alt="State Park Aide Jennifer Cummesky advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />State Park Aide Jennifer Cummesky advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeState Park Aide Jennifer Cummesky advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000URWl4Gd8fUc/2?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
154683646CALPARKS_20.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000URWl4Gd8fUc/2CALPARKS_20.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000URWl4Gd8fUc/2"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000URWl4Gd8fUc/s/500/I0000URWl4Gd8fUc.jpg" alt="State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar, left, advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar, left, advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeState Park Superintendent Kelly Claar, left, advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000xuTMZchw4zc/3?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_15.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000xuTMZchw4zc/3CALPARKS_15.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000xuTMZchw4zc/3"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000xuTMZchw4zc/s/500/I0000xuTMZchw4zc.jpg" alt="Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeDilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000mGjoe5dLUw8/4?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_12.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000mGjoe5dLUw8/4CALPARKS_12.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000mGjoe5dLUw8/4"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000mGjoe5dLUw8/s/500/I0000mGjoe5dLUw8.jpg" alt="A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000wUCm2keND2Y/5?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_01.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000wUCm2keND2Y/5CALPARKS_01.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000wUCm2keND2Y/5"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wUCm2keND2Y/s/500/I0000wUCm2keND2Y.jpg" alt="Jerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Jerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeJerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000hxfU_HfxOyI/6?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_06.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000hxfU_HfxOyI/6CALPARKS_06.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000hxfU_HfxOyI/6"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000hxfU_HfxOyI/s/500/I0000hxfU_HfxOyI.jpg" alt="A closed campground at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed campground at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed campground at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000KaY8z8c9dLY/7?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_07.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000KaY8z8c9dLY/7CALPARKS_07.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000KaY8z8c9dLY/7"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000KaY8z8c9dLY/s/500/I0000KaY8z8c9dLY.jpg" alt="A closed campground at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed campground at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed campground at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000XtJj_Ga4lpw/8?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
134945241CALPARKS_16.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000XtJj_Ga4lpw/8CALPARKS_16.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000XtJj_Ga4lpw/8"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000XtJj_Ga4lpw/s/500/I0000XtJj_Ga4lpw.jpg" alt="Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeDilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000.gNnOzXjIKg/9?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_09.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000.gNnOzXjIKg/9CALPARKS_09.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000.gNnOzXjIKg/9"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.gNnOzXjIKg/s/500/I0000.gNnOzXjIKg.jpg" alt="A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000Gfjo3mbApDY/10?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_02.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000Gfjo3mbApDY/10CALPARKS_02.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000Gfjo3mbApDY/10"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Gfjo3mbApDY/s/500/I0000Gfjo3mbApDY.jpg" alt="Jerry Strong catches a striper at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Jerry Strong catches a striper at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeJerry Strong catches a striper at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000Yx9a6ZRW.tI/11?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
153263551CALPARKS_03.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000Yx9a6ZRW.tI/11CALPARKS_03.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000Yx9a6ZRW.tI/11"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Yx9a6ZRW.tI/s/500/I0000Yx9a6ZRW.tI.jpg" alt="Jerry Strong, Sr. catches a striper at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Jerry Strong, Sr. catches a striper at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeJerry Strong, Sr. catches a striper at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000spi1eHeBt.E/12?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
154913661CALPARKS_13.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000spi1eHeBt.E/12CALPARKS_13.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000spi1eHeBt.E/12"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000spi1eHeBt.E/s/500/I0000spi1eHeBt.E.jpg" alt="A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000i0el0eYKg_4/13?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
154903659CALPARKS_10.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000i0el0eYKg_4/13CALPARKS_10.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000i0el0eYKg_4/13"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000i0el0eYKg_4/s/500/I0000i0el0eYKg_4.jpg" alt="A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00003_Ky8QYNWpQ/14?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_21.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00003_Ky8QYNWpQ/14CALPARKS_21.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00003_Ky8QYNWpQ/14"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00003_Ky8QYNWpQ/s/500/I00003_Ky8QYNWpQ.jpg" alt="State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar assists visitors at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar assists visitors at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeState Park Superintendent Kelly Claar assists visitors at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000OQ.5rmV2YDE/15?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_17.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000OQ.5rmV2YDE/15CALPARKS_17.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000OQ.5rmV2YDE/15"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000OQ.5rmV2YDE/s/500/I0000OQ.5rmV2YDE.jpg" alt="Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeDilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000fl2bzdhXFMQ/16?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_22.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000fl2bzdhXFMQ/16CALPARKS_22.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000fl2bzdhXFMQ/16"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000fl2bzdhXFMQ/s/500/I0000fl2bzdhXFMQ.jpg" alt="State Park Aide Jennifer Cummesky straightens a hose at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />State Park Aide Jennifer Cummesky straightens a hose at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeState Park Aide Jennifer Cummesky straightens a hose at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000JvUt7Hx1dY0/17?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
154913661CALPARKS_14.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000JvUt7Hx1dY0/17CALPARKS_14.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000JvUt7Hx1dY0/17"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000JvUt7Hx1dY0/s/500/I0000JvUt7Hx1dY0.jpg" alt="A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000g.en1hMCcE8/18?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_04.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000g.en1hMCcE8/18CALPARKS_04.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000g.en1hMCcE8/18"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000g.en1hMCcE8/s/500/I0000g.en1hMCcE8.jpg" alt="Jerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Jerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeJerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000MIO46NJSk4k/19?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_08.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000MIO46NJSk4k/19CALPARKS_08.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000MIO46NJSk4k/19"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000MIO46NJSk4k/s/500/I0000MIO46NJSk4k.jpg" alt="A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000LT6mibQfzkU/20?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_11.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000LT6mibQfzkU/20CALPARKS_11.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000LT6mibQfzkU/20"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000LT6mibQfzkU/s/500/I0000LT6mibQfzkU.jpg" alt="A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />A closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeA closed beach at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000bAdnWH5_ZM4/21?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_18.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000bAdnWH5_ZM4/21CALPARKS_18.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000bAdnWH5_ZM4/21"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000bAdnWH5_ZM4/s/500/I0000bAdnWH5_ZM4.jpg" alt="Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Dilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeDilapidated docks at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00002JbcMmHOvag/22?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_05.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00002JbcMmHOvag/22CALPARKS_05.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I00002JbcMmHOvag/22"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00002JbcMmHOvag/s/500/I00002JbcMmHOvag.jpg" alt="Jerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />Jerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeJerry Strong fishes at Brannan Island State Recreation Area near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000qVqOPaEf3.w/23?V_ID=V00006IlE8FJDjpE
156163744CALPARKS_19.jpgMax Whittakerhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.comhttps://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000qVqOPaEf3.w/23CALPARKS_19.jpg by Max Whittaker/PrimeSat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:38 -0400<a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/G0000IE2Nn0kGdyM/I0000qVqOPaEf3.w/23"><img src="https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000qVqOPaEf3.w/s/500/I0000qVqOPaEf3.w.jpg" alt="State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. (Max Whittaker/Prime)" /></a>
<br />State Park Superintendent Kelly Claar advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS. <a href="https://maxwhittaker.photoshelter.com">(Max Whittaker/Prime)</a><br />Copyright: Max WhittakerMax Whittaker/PrimeState Park Superintendent Kelly Claar advises visitors that much of Brannan Island State Recreation Area is closed near Rio Vista, Calif., June 13, 2012. Brannan Island is one of ten state parks to be taken over by a private concession in an effort to prevent mass park closures. CREDIT: Max Whittaker/Prime for The Wall Street Journal.CALPARKS.Max Whittaker/PrimeMax Whittaker